The RHD Program assists in the prevention of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and ongoing management of patients who have previously had ARF or currently have RHD. The aim of the program is to reduce the recurrences of ARF, prevent or reduce further damage to the heart and lessen the burden of RHD amongst the people of the Northern Territory. The RHD Control Program is an integral member of the health team and provides a mediatory link between the client, their families and community, inclusive of the Cardiologists, Paediatricians, Health Centres Staff and Hospitals; through education, training and support to all.

The RHD program provides a territory wide outreach service, often accompanying a Paediatric Cardiologist on clinic visits. The RHD Nurse Coordinators offer support, training and one21seventy audits to the bigger communities and telephone support to other communities as required.

Centre for Disease Control - Nhulunbuy

Centre For Disease Control - Katherine

Royal Darwin Hospital - Rheumatology Clinic

Top End Medical Centre - Stuart Park

GPs can download the templates directly into their software. Templates are currently available for Medical Director and Best Practice using Medical Objects or Healthlink. Templates for other software packages are expected to be available soon. The template is updated quarterly and is available at http://www.gpqld.com.au/eHealth/eReferrals   If other templates are utilised, please ensure all relevant details are completed. Required information includes, Patient Demographics and contact person Medicare information (including expiry date) Reason for referral Specialist / Specialty referred to Relevant Clinical/Social & Family history Relevant tests/Investigation results Referring Practitioner and/or Usual GP (if different)  Detailed referral including  pathology results and radiology  reports. Include a full list of current  medications

Cairns Hospital - Rheumatology Clinic

Alice Springs Hospital - Rheumatology Clinic

The Townsville Hospital - Rheumatology 

Bundaberg Hospital - Rheumatology Clinic

Bundaberg Hospital  - Rheumatology Clinic

Whyalla Hospital And Health Services

The Whyalla Hospital is a designated General Hospital which provides emergency services, general medical, midwifery services, surgical services including day surgery, high dependency, children's health unit, palliative care, rehabilitation, renal dialysis and mental health services. Integrated teams provide services in community health, community mental health, domiciliary care, palliative care and allied health (including physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech pathology)

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